

Managing winter
This time of year can be a real struggle – the grey weeks following the festive season can be a heavy burden – but this year more than...


Japan: the acupuncturist has acupuncture
Any of you who follow me on Instagram will know I love to travel. And you’ll probably also know how hard I try to find relevance to...


Yin and Yang: an explanation
The concept of Yin and Yang is a vital part of the Chinese medicine theory of health. Here’s a simple explanation. Yin and Yang are...


Summer Invasion
In case you hadn’t noticed, it’s hot, hot, hot. So how are you feeling? Invigorated? Sapped of energy? Firing on all cylinders? Or...


Look after your Liver
You’ll probably know by now that I just love a soup recipe, so here’s a nice simple one for late spring. Mustard greens and pork soup...


In the bleak midwinter
Happy New Year to you! Raring to go? While New Year is a positive time it’s also a bit grey and a bit dark, and despite (at least...

Why now?
The gap between Christmas and New Year is, for me at least, a breathing space. It's the first time in ages that I get a few days to take...


The mystery of wellbeing
Time and again you'll hear the word 'wellbeing' from acupuncturists and other complementary therapists. Yes, we can address your...